Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital
Summary
Ukraine carried out a second drone attack in a week on a major oil refinery near Moscow, causing large fires and black smoke. The attack disrupted many flights and is part of Ukraine’s effort to weaken Russia’s economy and pressure its government during the ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- Ukraine targeted a large Moscow oil refinery twice in one week using dozens of drones.
- The attack caused big fires, black smoke, and soot falling over parts of Moscow.
- The refinery supplies over one-third of the fuel for the Moscow region.
- The drone strike disrupted hundreds of flights in the capital’s airports.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the attacks aim to push Russian President Putin to negotiate and end the war.
- Russian officials said they would respond with stronger attacks and some suggested possibly using nuclear weapons.
- Moscow's local government reported the fire was mostly controlled several hours after the strike.
- Fuel shortages and buying limits at gas stations have been reported in some parts of Russia amid the attacks.
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